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Palestinians keep freeze on Israel contacts over holy site

Ramallah - Emirates Voice

Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas said on Tuesday he will maintain a freeze on coordination with Israel, despite the removal of controversial metal detectors at a highly sensitive Jerusalem holy site. "Unless all measures go back to what they were before July 14, there will not be any changes," Abbas said in a speech ahead of a meeting with the PalestinianRead more

Qatar, Saudi Arabia Joint Coordination Council in Jeddah

Jeddah - Emirates Voice

The 5th joint Qatari- Saudi coordination council was held today at Al Salam Palace and co-chaired by HE Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa Al-Thani and HRH Crown Prince, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Prince Mohammed bin Naif bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud. The meeting was attended byRead more

Mobily’s Qiyadi program claims to prepare future leaders

Jeddah - Arab Today

Etihad Etisalat's Qiyadi program aims to implement a comprehensive functional development program targeting its senior executives. Etihad Etisalat (Mobily) company has launched its Qiyadi program that aims to implement a comprehensive functional development program targeting its senior executives, to prepare them in a comprehensive manner to become Mobily’s future leaders in coordination with reputable international business schools. Qiyadi program includesRead more

Bahraini Foreign Minister receives Arab League chief

Manama - Arab Today

Bahraini Foreign Minister Sheikh Khaled bin Ahmed al Khalifa received on Monday visiting Arab League Secretary General Ahmed Abul Gheit. The two sides exchange viewpoints and coordination on regional issues and ways of boosting them, according to BNA News Agency. Sheikh Khaled voiced confidence in the ability of Abul Gheit in strengthening Arab solidarity and improving Arab joint action. HeRead more

911 now includes all security agencies

Riyadh - Arab Today

Maj. Gen. Abdul Rahman bin Mohammed Al-Saleh, chief of National Security Operations Center at the Ministry of Interior, said that the unified security operations center, 911, now includes all the relevant security agencies for emergencies, such as security patrols, traffic, road safety, and Civil Defense. He stressed that it facilitates the coordination between the relevant parties and prevents duplication orRead more

Interior ministry gives 35,000 cartons of basic commodities to most needy citizens

Cairo - Arab Today

The Interior Ministry in coordination with all security directorates nationwide handed out 35,000 cartons of basic commodities to most needy citizens in various governorates on the occasion of the holy fasting month of Ramadan. This came in line of directives issued by Interior Minister Magdy Abdel Ghaffar to enhance ties between the security apparatus and the people. The citizens, meanwhile,Read more

Bangladesh, Saudi Arabia discuss relations

Jeddah - Arab Today

Bangladesh Prime Minister Hasina Wajed met here on Sunday with Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Adel bin Ahmed Al Jubeir. According to Saudi press agency, the meeting focused on bilateral relations and matters of mutual interest. Following the meeting Al Jubeir and his Bangladeshi counterpart Abul Al-Hassan Mahmood Ali singed an agreement on consultation and coordination between the two countries.Read more

Work under sun banned from June 15 to September 15

Jeddah - Arab Today

The Ministry of Labour and Social Development has announced that employers must ensure their workers stay out of the sun between noon and 3 p.m. from June 15 to Sept. 15. Fahad bin Abdullah Al-Awaidi, undersecretary for inspections and improvement of the work environment at the ministry, said only oil and gas workers are exempt, but measures must be takenRead more

EBRD president visits Egypt Tuesday

Cairo - Arab Today

European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) President Suma Chakrabarti will start a visit to Cairo on Tuesday to be the first of its kind after the bank approved Egypt as a "country of operations" in October 2015. The itinerary of the two-day visit, which comes in light of partnership between Egypt and the EBRD, was set by Adviser toRead more

China, EU to Ensure Success of Upcoming G20 Summit

Beijing - Arab Today

China and the European Union (EU) will strengthen coordination and communication so as to make the 2016 Group of 20 (G20) summit a success, Chinese senior officials said. In a phone conversation with EU foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini, Chinese State Councilor Yang Jiechi voiced the hope that the two sides make full use of various mechanisms, including leaders'Read more